Sanford, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
10
Population
4/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanford, VA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
How Sanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanford a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Sanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanford has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10
Density4/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans60.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$152,212
Housing Units126
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation2 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanford was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
40.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.